The Atlantic Canada Study and Stay program helps international students to live, work and stay in the Atlantic region after graduation! The program provides students with the skills, resources and support they need to transition from student to professional in the final year of their studies. The Atlantic region in Canada is comprised of the following provinces:

1. Nova Scotia
2. New Brunswick
3. Newfoundland and Labrador and
4. Prince Edward Island

As the Atlantic Canada region tries to expand its population, all four provinces across the Atlantic have adopted this program to will help them in their efforts.

As the Atlantic Canada region tries to expand its population, all four provinces across the Atlantic have adopted this program to will help them in their efforts.

Atlantic Canada Study and Stay™ – focuses on

Cultural and social adaptation
Professional communication
Networking and professional connections
Career and labour market support
Access to immigration resources and support
Mentorship

The managed mentorship component is an integral part of the Atlantic Canada Study and Stay™ program. Mentorship provides an opportunity for students to apply their learning, build connections, and gain a better understanding of the Canadian workplace culture and labor market opportunities.

The goal of the program is to help international graduates quickly find work in the region after graduation.

Applying for Permanent Residency
Once a student gains work experience, several provinces also have several pathways to permanent residency. One of these pathways is the Provincial Nomination Program which is tailor-made for students who want to apply for permanent residency. The Provincial Nominee Program gives qualified applicants who have worked for an employer in the Atlantic Region a potential pathway to apply for permanent residency.

Who is eligible to apply for the Study and Stay™ program?
Applicants must be in the beginning of their final-year of study and expect to graduate from their program of study. Applicants should be committed to living and working in the Atlantic Region post-graduation and demonstrate outstanding leadership or initiative on and off campus.
Chosen applicants will be expected to participate and complete all program tasks and activities—including time dedicated to a mentorship component.

Where can I apply to study in the Atlantic Region?
Want to study in the the Atlantic Region? The following institutions have strong programs that you may be interested in:

Prince Edward Island:
Holland College
University of Prince Island

New Brunswick:
University of New Brunswick
New Brunswick Community College

Nova Scotia:
Acadia University
Mount Saint Vincent University

Newfoundland and Labrador
College of the North Atlantic
Memorial University of Newfoundland

Interested in studying in the Atlantic Region? Contact Kari Davis, RCIC at info@bisonimmigration.com or WhatsApp 876-784-9302 or 647-988-7765 to book your assessment.